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Dr. Linda Austin:Every year, over a quarter of a million American kids are treated for
bicycle accidents and over half of those hospitalized have traumatic brain
injury.

Dr. Keith Borg:The brain’s not injured like other tissues in the body so, besides the
injury you get with the initial hit, you get significant problems with the
swelling and you can have devastating brain injury with that.

Dr. Keith Borg:First, you want to start with a certified helmet.Next, you want to make sure it fits you.You’ve got to make sure it fits snugly, but
not too tight.You want to make sure the
straps come down below your ears and the buckle fastens underneath your chin.

Dr. Linda Austin:And when should you start wearing that helmet?

Dr. Keith Borg:As soon as they’re [kids] riding a bike, as soon as they’re getting out
on the street, even in the driveway, you should wear a helmet.Most of the injuries we see, actually, are
from accidents that happen near and around the home.